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2. Plug-in hybrid - Wikipedia

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   A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) or simply plug-in hybrid is a type of hybrid electric vehicle equipped with a rechargeable battery pack that can be directly replenished via a charging cable plugged into an external electric power source, in addition to charging internally by its on-board internal combustion engine-powered generator.

3. Alternative fuel vehicle - Wikipedia

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   Hybrid electric vehicles such as the Toyota Prius are not actually alternative fuel vehicles, as they still use traditional fuels such as gasoline, but through advancement in electric battery/supercapacitor and motor-generator technologies, they have an overall better fuel efficiency than conventional combustion vehicles. [2]

4. Hybrid vehicle drivetrain - Wikipedia

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   A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) has two defining characteristics. It: Can be plugged into an electrical outlet to be charged. Can travel powered only by the battery. They are full hybrids, able to run on battery power. They offer greater battery capacity and the ability to recharge from the grid. They can be either parallel or series ...

5. I Own a Plug-in Hybrid. Here's Why It Makes Way More ... - AOL

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   So all told, the plug-in hybrid is a much better fit. If you like the idea of a car that runs on an electric charge, don't rush into an EV before thinking it through.

6. Are Hybrids Actually More Affordable Than EVs? - AOL

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   Hybrid vehicles are still fueled entirely by gas (although they get better mileage than standard gas-powered cars). With a fully-electric vehicle, you never have to buy gas or pay for oil changes ...

7. Price Breakdown: Electric vs Hybrid – Which Is a Better Value ...

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   If you're in the market for a hybrid vehicle, you're not alone. According to recent news reports, the hybrid vehicle market is heating up, while the electric vehicle market is cooling down.For You ...

8. Vehicle classification by propulsion system - Wikipedia

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   HEV - Hybrid Electric Vehicle - vehicle drives either with or without combustion engine. Does not a have socket for recharging battery. MHV - Mild Hybrid Vehicle - vehicle drives with combustion engine. Energy recuperated is used for propulsion and auxiliary functions. Micro-Hybrid Vehicle - obsolete term.

9. Toyota is hitting the gas on hybrids as EV sales cool. But ...

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   Plug-in hybrids, on the other hand, offer the best of both worlds — the reliability and range of a gas car but with less pollution and fuel use, and better affordability than EVs.